What does it take to build a successful internship program? Here are some items to consider1. A structured job description of the internship2. Key relationship development with the interns and management3. A solid interview process for placement4. A strong relationship...
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Management vs Management Interns
Q: I've had trouble filling a management position recently; I'm either getting people who are too qualified, live too far away, or not qualified enough. What do you suggest?A: Perhaps the answer lies in providing internship opportunities to those wanting...
School Majors and Making Them Applicable
Q: I am majoring in business, but I really want to go into the architectural side of things. Unfortunately, I can't afford to go to a school right now that offers that type of degree. What should I do?A: Many...
Joba Chamberlain – 8th Inning or Not – Situational Leadership
Sometimes people on your staff aren't suited for particular roles, and it is management's job to ensure that their employees are not put in roles that they cannot handle.In baseball, the 8th inning role for pitchers generally is given to...
Pensions in New York State – Alternatives? – and Complimentary E-Book
The news of the costs of paying out pensions and the ramifications of such payouts has been a hot topic in the Albany Business Journal, The Times Union, The Saratogian, and nationally in papers such as the Wall Street Journal....
Asynchronous Discussions – Work and School
One of the best practices that I have employed in my classroom and in my work has been the asynchronous discussion board. In the summer of 2008, I took a course over at UAlbany called Intro to Online Teaching, which...
Mental Health Days Revisited
Last August, I wrote a column on Mental Health Days and how important it was to build in downtime where appropriate into your work schedule.This past week, I started final preparations for the fall semester as well as some final work...
HR in Baseball – The Waiver Wire, Manny Ramirez, Ted Lilly
After July 31st, all players that teams attempt to trade must pass through waivers. If any of the other teams in baseball put a claim on the player, then the team must either remove the player from waivers (thus making...
Derek Jeter’s Double Plays – HR in Baseball
As a Yankee fan, I am excited for another season here in the Bronx. However, it saddens me to see what appears to be the dramatic decline of skills in the Captain, Derek Jeter. Some reports have blasted him for...
Manny being Manny – HR in Baseball
Manny Ramirez has now worn out his welcome with two baseball teams - the Boston Red Sox in 2008 and now the Los Angeles Dodgers this year. However, the issue with Manny could have been averted years ago if the...